Ronnie Wood Announced as Special Guest for Eric Clapton

In a major announcement for classic rock fans, HeritageLive has confirmed that Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will join Eric Clapton for a massive outdoor concert at the Royal Sandringham Estate on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The announcement, made on January 29, 2026, marks a rare and highly anticipated solo appearance for Wood, who has not toured his solo material regularly in over 16 years.

A Rare Solo Outing for the Rolling Stone

While Ronnie Wood is most famously known for his decades of work with The Rolling Stones and his earlier stints with Faces and The Jeff Beck Group, this performance will see him fronting his own group, Ronnie Wood & His Band.

Industry insiders and fans alike are buzzing over the rarity of the event. Wood’s solo career, which began with the 1974 album I’ve Got My Own Album to Do, has long been a blend of raw blues, rock and roll, and boogie-woogie. This summer show offers a unique opportunity to see the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee perform his own catalog in one of England's most prestigious settings.

The Sandringham Lineup: A Guitarist’s Dream

The August show at the 25,000-acre Norfolk estate is shaping up to be a historic celebration of British blues-rock. Joining Clapton and Wood on the bill are Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders and up-and-coming blues harmonica player Will Wilde.

The Sandringham concert on August 23, 2026, is shaping up to be one of the most significant classic rock events of the decade.

The Full Lineup: A “Guitarist’s Guitarist” Bill

The event is being billed by HeritageLive as a masterclass in British blues and rock guitar.

• Eric Clapton: Headlining in support of his latest studio work, Meanwhile, and his autobiographical guitar book, Six-String Stories.

• Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders: A fixture in Clapton’s world for decades. His band reached No. 1 on the UK Jazz & Blues charts in 2025 with the album The Invisible Bluesman.

• Will Wilde: Representing the new generation, Wilde is a chromatic harmonica virtuoso who plays the instrument with the intensity and distortion of a lead guitar.

   

Practical Details for the Royal Sandringham Estate

For those planning to attend the show at the 25,000-acre Norfolk estate, here are the confirmed operational details:

The Historical Context

This performance marks a reunion of the “old guard” of London’s 1960s blues explosion. Wood and Clapton’s friendship predates their global fame, and this show is being treated as a victory lap for their 60+ years in the industry. It follows a busy 2025 for Wood, who made headlines for a surprise appearance at Glastonbury with Rod Stewart, fueling reunion rumors that ultimately led to this solo tour announcement.